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Bharat Dynamics shares crack 6% after Q1 results. Here's why

Bharat Dynamics shares crack 6% after Q1 results. Here's why

Bharat Dynamics said its standalone sales more than halved on a year-on-year basis. Profit rose but largely due to jump in other income.

Amit Mudgill
Amit Mudgill
  • Updated Aug 4, 2023 2:41 PM IST
Bharat Dynamics shares crack 6% after Q1 results. Here's whyBharat Dynamics shares fell 6.68 per cent to hit a low of Rs 1,190.55 on BSE. Despite this, the stock is up 20 per cent year-to-date.

Shares of Bharat Dynamics Ltd cracked 6 per cent in Friday's trade in a knee-jerk reaction to its June quarter results after the defence company said its standalone sales more than halved on a year-on-year basis. Profit rose but largely due to jump in other income. The stock, however, recovered most ground as the dust settled.

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Bharat Dynamics reported a 5 per cent year-on-year rise in standalone net profit at Rs 41.82 crore for the June quarte compared with Rs 39.86 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Other income came in at Rs 107.45 crore against Rs 36.76 crore in the same quarter last year.

Revenue for the quarter fell to Rs 295.69 crore compared with Rs 686.51 crore YoY. The stock fell 6.68 per cent to hit a low of Rs 1,190.55 on BSE. It was later trading at Rs 1,162.65, down 2.34 per cent. The stock is up 20 per cent year-to-date.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amit Mudgill
Amit Mudgill

A financial journalist with over 18 years of experience in print and digital media, I cover India's capital markets, focusing on stocks, IPOs, mutual funds, corporate earnings, and market trends. Currently with Business Today, I report on equities, corporate developments, fundraising activity, and the broader investment landscape, delivering timely, data-backed insights to investors and readers.

Previously, I worked with The Economic Times and Deccan Chronicle, covering business, markets, and corporate affairs. My experience spans breaking news, analysis, and long-form features, with a strong focus on financial markets and investment-related reporting.

I am on the go 24/7:  Saying 'Good Night' to Dow Jones and 'Good Morning' to Gift Nifty comes naturally. Ask me about data and you'll hear stories. Away from markets, I enjoy stargazing, astrophotography, reading about India's neighbourhood, and playing video games.

Published on: Aug 4, 2023 2:26 PM IST